Bosnia And Herzegovina

Cost of Living in Sarajevo

Monthly Total

$1,329

$23,258

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$391

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$31

Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Housing (Rent)

1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood

$391

$6,843

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$229

$4,008

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$118

$2,065

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$108

$1,890

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$180

$3,150

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$191

$3,343

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$79

$1,383

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$32

$560

Monthly Total

$1,329

$23,258

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